of Conway, AR
September 23, 1964 - January 30, 2013
Laurie Leigh Thomas, 48, passed from this life on January 30, 2013. She was born on September 23, 1964. Laurie loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was a huge fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks and loved the outdoors, loved gardening, and spending her summers with friends and family. Laurie served 3 years in the United States Navy. Laurie fought a long hard battle for over four years with cancer before God called her home.
She is survived by her parents Don and Denise Thomas, one daughter; Brittney Thomas, two sisters; Kim (Tripp) Walter and Melissa Thomas Keirsey, two brothers; Jeff Thomas and Dean Thomas, three grandsons; Landon, Gavin, and Cooper, nieces and nephews; Kayla, Jeffery, Blake, Cassidy, Tori, and Thomas. Laurie was preceded in death by her mother Phyllis A. Thomas.
A Memorial Service will be held in her honor on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 3pm, at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway, AR.
The Family would like to thank the loving care of Laurie's Hospice Home Care team, and Garry Stewart MD.
In Lieu of flowers, Laurie has requested that donations be made to a beneficiary fund for her three grandsons. Donations can be sent to Kim Thomas Walter, 261 Millpond Road, Conway, AR 72034.
The online Guest Book can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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16 Condolence(s)
Lisa Conaway
Monday, February 4, 2013
I was so sadden when I heard about Laurie. She was so much fun to be around. I will never forget the summer that Jennifer, she and I had together. Just ask Robert Waddell. Her laughter will be missed.
Shawndus Gregory
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Dear Thomas Family,
Please know that I was not able to be at the funeral today in person but my thoughts and spirit were with each of you. I ditto what so many others have been saying... I often admired Laurie's up beat attitude through everything she had to go through. When I think back to all of the memories I have at the Thomas house on beach street to the apartment Laurie and I lived in on 7th street. Boy! we did have alot of fun and laughs. I know each of you have so many wonderful memories to cherish and my wish for each of you is for God to give you the strength and comfort you need for the many days to come.
Prayers for you all,
Shawndus Byrd Gregory
Linda Jo Short
Saturday, February 2, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. Laurie truly had a wonderful outlook on life. May you cherish all of the happy memories you have. May god bless each of you.
Nick and Sandy Martin
Friday, February 1, 2013
Dear Don, Denice, Dean, and ALL your Sweet Family,
We Love you and are Praying God's Peace and Comfort for you as Laurie has been eternally healed. She will be greatly missed! Thankful that she is enjoying the splendor of Heaven now.
In His Love,
Nick and Sandy
Rhonda Reed
Friday, February 1, 2013
I regret that i will not be able to attend Laurie's memorial. I have some great memories of Laurie when i would visit Kim in high school. I am so sorry for your loss.
lots of hugs and prayers!
Love
Rhonda Robertson Reed
Traci Moneymaker
Friday, February 1, 2013
We are so saddened by Laurie's passing, sending love and prayers to Mr. Don and Laurie's family and friends. I will miss my sweet friend.
Darlene Wilkerson
Friday, February 1, 2013
Jeff and I are with you in heart and mind. Wish we (Jeff Thomas) could be with the Thomas family at this time. Even with miles apart we are Praying, Crying and Thinking with each one of you .Love , Darlene
Marla Buck Clark
Friday, February 1, 2013
Dear Thomas family: What a blessing Laurie was to everyone around her! Only good thoughts come to mind when I think of her. May you find comfort now in knowing that life and love continue far beyond what we can see and touch. My prayers are with you all.
Paulette Parker
Friday, February 1, 2013
Praying that God will wrap his loving arms around the family and hold them tightly at this time of need.
Dawn Ligon Richardson
Friday, February 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Laurie was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all!
Stephenie Cooke
Friday, February 1, 2013
I am so very sorry for you loss. Fond memories of Laurie from back in the days at DeSoto School. My thoughts are with you during this time. Peace and blessings to the entire family.
Stacey McGhee
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Brittney you and your boys are in my prayers.
Crystal Wilson
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Following Laurie's cancer battle has been routine for me since the birth of Facebook. I stayed updated on her plane trips to MD Anderson, her chemo experiences and scans, her funny thoughts about the whole cancer muck, her sidekick, Razor, and her outings in her red VW Bug, as well as her trips to see Team Memphis and to Arkansas games with her friends and family. I knew that she was living life to its bursting seams, b/c she was keenly aware she was on borrowed time, and yet I wondered in awe how her smile remained so fresh; her hope never overtly waning. When I got word back in early December that she'd concluded she'd had enough, I felt a personal sense of despair. I didn't want to see her have to say "that's it", b/c I wanted her to be the survivor she had fought so hard to be. I drew strength in my everyday, comparably simplistic, struggles from Laurie's steadfast determination. On more than one occasion her Facebook posts have coaxed me into an attitude adjustment. In the wake of her passing, I feel like a chapter has been closed on a book that hasn't completely finished its story. I mourn for her family but rejoice that she's with her mama.
In God's Love,
An LT Cheerleader
jimmy dallas young
Thursday, January 31, 2013
REST IN PEACE LAURIE, YOU WERE THERE IN THE BEGINNING OF IT ALL WHEN WE WERE YOUNG, EVERYBODY'S BUDDY, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED & MISSED. LOVE YA! C-YA LATER. xoxoxo~jimmy
Teena Levine
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Don, Denise and Family,
Alan and I have been praying for Laurie for years...now our prayers are for you. May God give you strength during this sad and difficult time.
Alan & Teena Levine
Mike & Debbie Clarke
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Don, Denise & Family,
We pray that God gives your peace and strength during this difficult time!
Mike & Debbie Clarke